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"Dear Sister: A Memoir of Secrets, Survival, and Unbreakable Bonds" is a memoir written by Michelle Horton about the shocking revelation that her sister, Nikki Addimando, killed her abusive partner. Despite presenting evidence of abuse at trial, Nikki was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 19 years in prison. The memoir delves into the family's struggle, resilience, and fight for justice in the face of intimate partner abuse, shedding light on this dark issue. The passage also mentions the impact of the Domestic Violence Survivor's Justice Act in New York on Nikki's case. [Extracted from the article] |